Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

Press Box

MARQUETTE, Mich.— An additional game and a rivalry matchup for homecoming highlight the 2014 Northern Michigan University football schedule which was released today.

“Our schedule is both a challenging and exciting one,” said NMU head coach Chris Ostrowsky. “We are thrilled to be playing an 11-game Division II schedule and have an exciting home schedule lined up including a homecoming game vs. rival Michigan Tech at the Superior Dome.”

The schedule will feature 10 matchups against Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference foes as well as its 11th game versus Division II Quincy University. Quincy is a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference and a regional opponent for the Wildcats.

The Wildcats kick off 2014 with their home opener against Northwood at 7 p.m. Sept. 6. That game will be Fan Appreciation/NMU Student Night. It will mark the 33rd meeting between the Wildcats and Timberwolves.

NMU then travels to Quincy on Sept. 13 as part of a two-year agreement that will see the QU Hawks come to Marquette in 2015. The ‘Cats continue on the road facing Hillsdale at 1 p.m. Sept. 20.

The following week’s homecoming is against Upper Peninisula rival Michigan Tech at 7 p.m. Sept. 27. NMU returns to the road to meet Saginaw Valley State at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 and Malone Oct. 11.

The Wildcats are then home for three of their last five games, facing Wayne State at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 during NMU Family Weekend and the 60th Annual Band Day.

Northern Michigan travels to Ashland on Oct. 25 and returns home for a matchup against Walsh at 1 p.m. on Nov. 1, during which a Veteran’s Day celebration will be held.

NMU’s final regular-season road trip is to Ferris State on Nov. 8. The season finale is at home versus Findlay at 1 p.m. Nov. 15 when the Wildcats will honor their departing seniors.

The 2014 Division II playoffs begin Nov. 22 and are capped by the national title game at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 20.

For more information on the upcoming 2014 Northern Michigan football season, visit www.nmuwildcats.com